That cam position on windshield is perfect for speed feeling, love it!

@krane15

Күн бұрын

I would have preferred a sky view. At least an addition.

278 kmh in a Golf is pretty impressive, whats even more impressive in my opinion is the gearbox. New modes, the sport mode, manual mode and the "Fun mode", like Mr. Leuchter says it makes it easy peasy for beginner track drivers allowing the driver to literally just focus on the driving, nothing else. Everything in one, you can do everything with it just how the Golf was intended to be

@hettmannsperger42

2 күн бұрын

more like 260kmh gps.

@kevin6666123

2 күн бұрын

@@hettmannsperger42 yer I ain't saying it's not true but a 173mph in a stock 330hp? Golf is questionable, could have had a major tailwind tbf.

@DoiPunctZero

2 күн бұрын

Drove 275km/h (and was not top speed) in my former Golf 6R with 6 speed DSG but was stage 1 and unrestricted speed. Probably the 8.5R has 7 speed so unrestricted can go more.

@basskicker333

2 күн бұрын

you're right, its like full time cheat mode on. the programming of engine and gearbox is amazing

@MauriceNL1

2 күн бұрын

Last week i hit 282kmh in my stage 2 7R with 3 people inside. Really crazy how silent and stable it was!

We need a 8.5.2 with Physical knobs and buttons on steering wheel no capacitive BS also for climate/media operation. I loved the autobahn part though, nice concentration!

@Picsou313

2 күн бұрын

It's not the same. They've been modified. Accidental touches are almost impossible now

@tubejorrit

2 күн бұрын

@@Picsou313 they changed it just with software. I still prefer the clubsport tho

@marcm7692

2 күн бұрын

You obviously do not own an mk8 …these are not real issues with daily use.

@ThePandaBeat

2 күн бұрын

BASED The capacitive suefaces are rubbish, doesn't mattee if it's VW or Ferrari. Bring back physical buttons and knobs, not the cheap and distracting "surfaces".

@b4lderm

2 күн бұрын

Dunno about the new R model, but the new 8.5 GTI has regular buttons on the steering wheel, the touch surfaces have been removed.

The drift part was really interesting

@Instarentner

2 күн бұрын

Benny Leuchter is a really fabulous guy

2 years now in owning the Golf 8 R and I can confirm it's the perfect all rounder - everyday car, family car, travel car, track car - expensive but really great. I'm very intrigued now by the 8.5 😛

That guy is absolutely great to listen to! So calm, so relax with great explains. I would like to see more of him🙌🏼

Thats mental speeds in a Golf I'd be bricking myself 😅 but Kudos to VW they do know how to make a good car, Also! That Pale Yellow 3D Bilstein Logo hoodie Ive seen in some videos is that something only people who have some professional connection can get? Not seen it on their store and would absolutely love a black one 👀

@mgcharoudin

2 күн бұрын

This? shop.mastersofmerch.at/collections/bilstein

@stagger87

2 күн бұрын

@@mgcharoudin Nah not that one but I did find it! had to reverse image search an article in a language that definitely wasn't german. It's the Bilstein Urban Hoodie (Pastel Yellow) Don't think a black one is available. Just means I need to get a Vulcan Alpha one instead

@Shaft0

2 күн бұрын

​@@mgcharoudinthe one you & Jimmy & Steve started wearing. Embossed BILSTEIN black on black.

1:45 min in Germany no problem, in Switzerland jail for sure hahahha. I love it.

10:10 man that was smooth af. 10:23 also haha

2 күн бұрын

There is nothing smooth about it. That's really not what drifting looks and feels like.

@ChuckyYeager

2 күн бұрын

Almost lost it lol

@luke1693

2 күн бұрын

Doing this in a golf is pretty smooth!

@cze33e

2 күн бұрын

I've seen better drifts in a stateside supercars video ...

@matthewmuffo9931

2 күн бұрын

You have to remember it’s a 100km/h drift entry in an awd golf that does not have crazy power. In my opinion it was pretty great.

173mph indicated is very impressive and it got there so quick. Seemed effortless to the car. Great to se you up close and personal Misha with the new MK8.5 Golf R 🎉

@Scotty-vs4lf

2 күн бұрын

@@chickenmanmackenzie3525 mph

@chickenmanmackenzie3525

2 күн бұрын

@@Scotty-vs4lf you right I read it as 270 ☠️

@mauricetoussaint7283

Күн бұрын

Not that quick. Current RS3 gets to 290km/h a lot faster.

@16golfr56

Күн бұрын

@@mauricetoussaint7283 The R has a limiter, also who is comparing a Golf R with an RS3? The more expensive sporty car should preform better.....

@Olofsson_

22 сағат бұрын

@@mauricetoussaint7283 no shit it has a 5 cylinder and more power😂

Super impressed with that gearbox, yet to drive or see a car that can be so quick to respond to brake and throttle inputs and adjust the nature of the gearbox and its shifting accordingly, very impressed

Love the autobahn run, eyes on the road!

Als ford den driftmode 2016 gebracht hat habe es alle kritisiert und gelacht. Inzwischen machens alle die was auf ihren allrader halten 😂😂

That gearbox is so much smarter than anything ive ever driven. Incredible.

The Sport Plus automatic shifting is very impressive.

Cool to see what they're doing with the new Golf. But honestly the transmission shifting thing kind of confused me, the demonstration given seems like it's just predictive shifting under acceleration/deceleration. My VW from 2012 does basically the same thing in sport mode, unless I'm missing something about what makes the tech special.

@rcybergaming

2 күн бұрын

I think he is saying it downshifts sooner than most cars in sports and it avoids shifting during turns

@UCh5Y7Xd0i3UUWRpAjFs

2 күн бұрын

​@rcybergaming My cupra 300 had the "problem" in Cupra "S" mode ist stays at 50km/h in the city in the second gear. Also if you drive 50km/h 1 minute it stayed in the 2nd. E.g. my now renault 4RS Trophy in "Race" mode recognised as this golf r in the video whether you will accelerate its stays in the 2nd, but with soft acceleration it goes into 3rd.

@PeterJamesKolacz92

2 күн бұрын

It's pretty much just more aggressive downshifts on hard braking. Cool but if you're on track you should be using the paddles anyway.

@horstderheld22

2 күн бұрын

same same but better

@BurnsRubber

2 күн бұрын

I have a 2024 Macan S for a loaner right now and it does the same thing.

Well I really liked this style of video. Good to see the behind the scenes of how the new cars are being developed

Out of the box it already smashes the Aston Martin Vantage! 👌👍

Very nice in-depth presentation. Love the attention to detail.

@jasoncook1276

2 күн бұрын

Yeah, the shifting explanation was very impressive dialogue,super enjoyed this!!

He was really clear with the explanation. It was fun to listen and watch him.

Am Lausitzring lernte ich fahren. Micha darauf zu sehen gibt mir hier in Namibia ein seltsam wohliges Gefühl. Eine tolle Strecke und tolle Zeit in den 90ern. Lass es qualmen…

Wow, very good to see GOLF. One of the best and very good car to see the lap✨✨✨✨

@huddi85

2 күн бұрын

Golf 7 > Golf 8

It’s so cool how you can be relaxed in a car that’s going sideways when you know you’re in a good driver’s hands. If my homie did it I’d be scared for my life lol.

Supposedly this is coming to Canada(probably US too) for the 2025 model year, early 2025 release. What is not shown in this video though is they redid the steering wheel buttons to not be annoying, and the INFOTAINMENT has been replaced wth one found in other VWs like the ID4 and such so you can actually see the buttons and use them at night. For more info just google for 2025 Golf R, there are a few articles already with photos.

@colinpaton3770

Күн бұрын

Also @Autotopnl has reviewed.

Excellent video Misha thank you and you’re friend 🙏🏻

anything you share is cool brother and if its there to watch and your showin, im watchin! way impressive transmission

The Doug-link was funny. Especially because I watched him just before this vid

Left foot braking that does not cut power. That's good

Its nice of misha to show us all what it looks like when you try to record on your phone,

Each year I'm more and more in love with the Golf R and it's so incredibly tempting to try getting one!

I love that it doesent shift by itself

I'm very excited to see these in person. I've got an allocation locked in with my dealer.

13:36 That smile haha, love this ! I really enjoyed the video, very interesting. Thank you very much for sharing Misha

Top speed is incredible. Car looks like loads of fun and it's definitely more than anyone could want out of a "normal daily driver hatchback". The transmission "smart" shifting is also really impressive. That being said, I have to say....it does not behave like a real rwd car. Let's not muddy these waters unnecessarily. It's really a great car though.

@ZenzDeluxe

2 күн бұрын

You're right in that it will always be a FWD platform first and foremost, but when you are torque-vectoring to one rear wheel, do not underestimate how this completely transforms the feeling and playfulness of the car. I own an 8 R, and it's a system capable of true rear-bias. It transforms a "boring" hot hatch that is typically FWD or 50/50 AWD at best (like 7R and earlier), into a car capable of true rotation on turn in, and yes, even "drifts". Barring the Focus RS (which i've also owned), there is really nothing out there that can match the same daily practicality of a hatch, with some true rear-bias fun like the Golf 8/8.5 can offer.

@coreyw427

2 күн бұрын

@@ZenzDeluxeAgree with most of your points but at best the rear axle can only be locked to the front, which means max 50/50 split under normal conditions. Theoretically on both this and older models more than 50% torque can go to the rear if there is a loss of traction on the front axle, but physically if the front left is slipping there is a loss of torque to the other three wheels due to open diff and bevel box setup. But ABS will try to brake slipping wheels which creates a limited slip differential effect.

@zounds13

2 күн бұрын

@@coreyw427 Yes, it seems to me that in order to have more than 50% of the torque go to the back, you'd need to put clutches on the front halfshafts.

@coreyw427

2 күн бұрын

@@zounds13 That wouldn’t actually work due to the layout because the rear prop shaft is from a bevel gear on the right front axle (essentially). Because the front differential is open, when the clutch on the left axle opens, the torque on right axle (and bevel) would be equal to the left. However, the torque is this case is nothing. To make it work you would need a locking front differential. Another option is a real centre differential which is possible in this layout with concentric shafts, eg Celica GT4. You can also brake the slipping wheels, which is essentially what 4Motion setups have done since MK5, but it’s just using the actual brakes and ABS, and although it does work it’s not great. I think mostly because it’s difficult for the system to know how much to brake due to different brake pad material, different discs, changing temperatures etc. I think it’s also limited to 25 km/h.

@mauricetoussaint7283

Күн бұрын

Audi RS3 is faster and better. But the Golf R is getting closer.

Thanks, very interesting!

That was great. A seriously impressive driver with a seriously impressive car!

Nice drive on the autobahn!!

Okay, reality check!! I do not know of a busier guy uploading anything than Misha!! Everyday I see something new and sometimes it's 3 uploads. Does anyone think that this guy is afraid to not be busy? Yes, I liked the top speed and the owner driver!! And sick paint job on the golf 8R❤

Amazing video Misha, thank you! I hope you'll get one soon for the Ring!😍❤️

Salut Misha , merci pour cette essaie au top comme toujours ! Elles m'impressionnent de plus en plus les nouvelles Golf et encore plus celle-ci ! Quel beauté cette voiture .

Jesus the handling with st tyres on track is next level. wow.

nice to see a little autobahn run all in 1 video

Typical German shenanigans from the VW rep, but i absolutely loved it. Who else could pull off a drift at 100kph while explaining some technical details about the torque vectoring system with a smile. I wish they'd fix the interior of what is otherwise the best hot hatch available in my opinion. Loved seeing something different from you Misha, and would love to see more off track videos!

OUTSTANDING!. 🙂

yes yes yes misha!! i love the golf and i love your content and i was hoping youd make a video on this car 😍 so so so looking forward to watching this!!

thaaaaanks bro

So impressive and convincing!

Love how the R’s keep getting a gearbox update every new model 💪🏼💪🏼

Great all around hatch

More autobahn please, love it

Can’t wait to see you drive this on the ‘Ring! It’s about time iRacing added a Golf to its car options, too.

Wow,it's very nice the new Golf!😄 I appreciate your skills at nurburgring❤🎉

Loved the scandi flick :D

Like the Arden blue details 😛

Nice to see you on autobahn

I like the fun mode. And my tyredealer also

wow overtaking on the right

"It does everything by itself." At that moment, I was secure in my decision to keep my manual MK6 forever.

15:00 Ioniq 5n does that job well too from what I could see

@luke1693

2 күн бұрын

No Joke the ioniq 5n is such a good electric car, you can easily daily it and also have fun with it, I was impressed after seeing the first review of it.

@mauricetoussaint7283

Күн бұрын

@@luke1693 It's an EV and it's a Hyundai, two reasons not to buy one. Horrible car, the wife made me test drive one. Looks wise, made my skin crawl and for £65k or whatever it was, you can get an Audi RS3 for that. No brainer. We got an RS3 for the daily. Wife was OK with that BTW :-)

Beautiful car . Once I seen it for the first time in real life . I was like dude this car is the best from VW so far

Миша выезжает на автобан - AutotopNL напряглись. Ну вот теперь как и другие ютуберы ты презентуешь нам новинки в один и тот же день как снято эмбарго. От тебя то мы ожидаем выступление на Нурбургрине на новинках автопрома. Например: 1. Posche Carrera GTS с новой электрической турбиной 2. Турбиён 3. Новый двух с половиной тонный M5

Good gearbox upgrade

Amazing ❤

Interesting vid!

Now Volkswagen should make Golf 8.5 WRC 1 and 2 car

The engineering advancements are incredible. Very impressive.🦊

Would now definitely consider a VW golf R , even considering moving on my M2 for one, and a towbar that's just a plus, perfect for my mtb's.. Would absolutely love if we in Australia get the all black edition, definitely ordering if we do.

Something little different, nice!!

Its really impressive what VW managed to do with this Golf 👌

Sweet!

Technology is unbelievable now days…. Great content 👏🏻

The MK8 already had the rear torque splitter - does this one feel more natural or better in some way?

Liking this content 👍

Seems that VW started to pay attention to customers the right way. 👍 Well done!

Dang it, you’re gonna make me want the new R! (I have the 7.5 R)

What is mental, is that in 2024 these programmable shifting options are novelty... But it's a welcomed step forward 👍 (and no more soft limiter at 255kph)

Nice one!

Interesting video for variety and almost had me looking up the price but ....not selling the evo

I have one of these golf's. I so need to buy this soon as its on the market. Still have a mk5 golf in the garage I can't bring myself to part with.

Man I feel like the S+ mode would just give me anxiety waiting for it to shift, just imagining it sounds like a nightmare. But maybe that quickly alleviates when you're actually driving the car and it works a few times.

it is good to see MIsha outside his natural habitat

That is genius, wont be long for others to follow.

Pretty cool programming in the auto transmission. I'd rename fun mode to tire destroyer 😂

when our war ends and the borders open. I’ll buy a Golf R 8.5 and come to you :D In the meantime, thank you for the videos you make, they help me.

@accountretired9479

2 күн бұрын

How many years do you expect the war to last?

@0MacRise0

2 күн бұрын

@@accountretired9479 i don't know.

@paulmichaelfreedman8334

2 күн бұрын

Which war bro, there's several going on at the moment

@0MacRise0

2 күн бұрын

@@paulmichaelfreedman8334 i from Ukraine. and here there is not just a conflict, as many are told in the Western media. a large-scale war is complete with tanks, missiles, and planes.

@VluggeJapie33

2 күн бұрын

@@0MacRise0stay strong

on that descending top speed nurburgring section it will do more

Misha needs to do more autobahn drive!

Would love to see more autobahn videos

Since the first golf 6 R they have always been good cars. They just got a little bit expensive especially with some extras. Cars in general I suppose.

If this came in manual in Australia it'd be a fantastic buy

12:45 anyone know the shoes? Thanks! That vectoring and drift mode seem very impressive. It truly makes a huge difference even in older car like Audi S4/S5, makes car so fun to drive and not as understeery being AWD.

Cool

misha needs to try drifting some day id die to watch that

Can anyone tell me what is the best suspension to go for. Or atleast what misha thinks is the best. Mainly for VWs.

that Doug shout out :D

Good video

Wirklich ganz toll aber ich glaube das der preis von diesem kfz einen auch begeistern wird 😂

@huddi85

2 күн бұрын

Und dann auch noch das wunderbare Infotainment 😂 Golf 8 ist einfach nix.. optisch und auch vom Innenraum her..

@letsplaylplp

2 күн бұрын

Soll sogar billiger werden

@NitroTom91

2 күн бұрын

Klar, du brauchst ja auch nach wenigen tausend km noch Moneten für die neue Kupplung ;)​@@letsplaylplp

@letsplaylplp

2 күн бұрын

@@NitroTom91 es ist echt erstaunlich wie man immer was zu meckern findet Das dq381 ist echt super zuverlässig Und ne neue Kupplung ist typischerweise erst nach 150.000km/200.000km fällig bei einem dsg halt sehr Fahrverhalten basiert.

Wow... This is definitely an upgrade compared to previous Golf R models...

You get the impression this guy had a major input into developing the car. It looks like the perfect track animal now. At least for someone like me who can't drive! 🤣

@jamesrad6317

2 күн бұрын

I also enjoy the concept of a German forcing themselves to say, "fauhn muod" 🤭

nice change, hope you're doing well misha

Seems like they need more sporty seats .. bit more side support

@tubejorrit

2 күн бұрын

the supra version you can buy with Audi RS6 carbon bucket seats!

@JohnDoe-ed1mb

Күн бұрын

Took mine around the Nodrschleife a couple of times and believe me, these seats provide more than sufficient side support.